Military ready to deploy forces and equipment in response to Typhoon Kajiki
VOV.VN - The General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army has issued an urgent directive requiring all units to maintain 24/7 readiness, closely monitor the development of Typhoon Kajiki, and implement measures to ensure the safety of residents and minimise property damage.
The directive was sent to key agencies, including the General Departments, Military Regions 3, 4, and 5, army corps, branches, the Border Guard, Vietnam Coast Guard, Hanoi Military Command, and the Military Industry and Telecom Group (Viettel) that were instructed to prepare forces, equipment, and rescue resources to respond promptly and effectively to any situation.
Military Regions 3, 4, and 5 were directed to coordinate with local authorities to identify high-risk areas, such as landslides, flashfloods, critical dikes, and vulnerable dams, and to prepare evacuation plans and safeguard essential infrastructure. Military Region 4 has already deployed a task force to supervise and support response efforts in Ha Tinh and Quang Tri provinces.
The Border Guard and Coast Guard were tasked with notifying vessels at sea, guiding them away from danger zones, and ensuring safe anchorage.
Army corps and units were ordered to stay ready for search and rescue operations in areas at risk of isolation or flooding. The Signal Corps and Viettel were required to ensure continuous communication links between central command and local authorities to coordinate the response effectively.
Specialized units were also asked to deploy drones and mobile equipment to survey vulnerable areas, detect landslide or flood risks, and provide early warnings to prevent damage if required.
In addition, the General Departments of Logistics, Technical Services, and Defence Industry, and General Department II are tasked with preparing rescue supplies, equipment, and logistical support to assist local authorities in disaster response and recovery.
Packing winds of more than 100kph, with gusts up to 150kph, Typhoon Kajiki, the fifth of its kind to hit the East Sea, is expected to slam into the central coast of Vietnam on August 25.
The severity of Typhoon Kajiki is said to be no less than that of Typhoon Yagi in 2024 in terms of wind strength. Typhoon Yagi pounded Vietnam in September 2024, leaving more than 300 people dead, missing, or injured, and causing an estimated loss of approximately US$3.3 billion.
Nearly 20 domestic flights canceled due to Typhoon Kajiki
VOV.VN - Domestic airlines have announced the cancellation of nearly 20 flights on August 24 and 25 to ensure aviation safety amid the impact of Typhoon Kajiki that is forecast to make landfall on August 25.
